Bloodydecks out of San Diego covers fishing, tackle etc
Mick

Ugh, got beat
Shimano sold out of handles since I posted this thread.

Mick

fyi- If interested? I found a few Met HG 2013'S on ebay for $280 3 weeks ago. That's only $20 more than the blow out prices of a couple months ago Got mine delivered last week. here's one http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Shimano-METANIUM-HG-13-Right-Handed-Baitcasting-Reels-JAPAN-/262388151017?hash=item3...

who sells the handles on line?

Mick

Cool thanks
Mick

recently bought the 2013 metaniun HG with 7.3 gears to replace my daiwa alpha nsv105sh due to line capacity
I prefer the power handles. I'm sure this has been asnwer many times but cfi. Can someone confirm the XG handle fits the HG.

thanks
Mick

Send it to Shimano or a trusted tackle shop. Sounds like you got a reel in need. My exsence is smooth as a baby's bottom
Go gettum Mick

I used the Tatula exclusively in saltwater last year without a problem. Did a Simple rinse and lube after each trip then ready to go
Ymmv
Go gettum Mick

Surprised to see Daiwa actually charges for what's clearly a manufacturing defect. My tatula has only been fished a few times. No problems so far. I haven't read the other posts to know this answer but does the groove really matter in performance or just appearance?
Thanks Mick

I have had good luck with the shimano curado 300 series in salt. Tuff enuf with minimal maintenance.
It holds about 200 yards of 50# Spectra and gets 15# of drag for when Big Moe shows up.
Since the saltwater trips are rare a citica might serve the purpose
go gettum, Mick

So what's the opinion now that this new reel has been o the market for a while. Saltwater, casting, reliability, etc. Does it get a thumbs up?
Also what Shimano and Daiwa's models does it compare with
Thanks
Mick

Sorry for the hijack
Looking for greater line capacity on my Alphas SV105.
Since you can fit the shallow sv105hsl spool in the steez 103 will will steez spool fit the sv105 reel as well

Thanks, Mick

I fish saltwater exclusively but use a few freshwater rods for calico bass. I've noticed people referring to "rod power 1-5". "Scuse my stupidity but what does this mean?

tyhanks, Mick

Good news is the Daiwa Alphas casts very well, easy to palm and has smooth drags. The bad news is the line capacity. I should have paid closer attention to this. Don't expect to land anything with shoulders.
I will have to find a replacement spool. Does Daiwa make a deep [er] spool?
ymmv

Mick

1st impressions were positive. Good distance as long as there is light thumb pressure on the spool. It's filled with 30# spectra.We ran in to some big sheepheads I think I am going to need more line. A big calico or was it a sheepy spooled me. :lol: Is there an after market deep spool available? tha...